A Japan earthquake, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has reached 5.9-magnitude. The Japanese Meteorological Agency reported that is was at 6.3-magnitude. There were no tsunami warnings reported. The earthquake occurred 9:38 p.m ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to Singapore for ideas as Diet debate over new casino law looms
OSAKA – What are the odds that the public can be convinced of the case for legalized casino gambling? With the passage of a controversial bill earlier this month lifting the ban on casino gambling, and in the face of strong public opposition, supporters ... ( read original story ...)
Writedown fears wipe $5-billion off Toshiba’s value as it weighs options
Toshiba said late on Tuesday that cost overruns at a U.S. nuclear business it bought from Chicago Bridge & Iron ... falling 20 per cent to hit the Tokyo exchange’s daily downward limit. That follows a 12 per cent drop on Monday after initial warnings ... ( read original story ...)
Trump takes credit from Japanese mogul for 8,000 jobs
Donald Trump on Wednesday touted plans by a Japanese mogul to bring 8,000 jobs to the United ... "We believe it is critical for business and government to partner together to create more job opportunities in the U.S. and ensure prosperity for all Americans ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake latest: 6.2 magnitude tremor strikes near Tokyo
A strong earthquake has struck Japan, according to the US Geological Survey. The tremor had a magnitude between 5.9 and 6.2 and hit the east of the country, near Honshu, Japan's main and most populated island. Cities including Tokyo may be hit by the ... ( read original story ...)
Probe into safety of Fukushima nuclear power plant after powerful earthquake hits region
A magnitude 6.3 quake has hit Japan’s Kanto region, according to the Japanese Meteorological Agency. The area borders the Tōhoku region, where the Fukushima Power Plant had a devastating meltdown in 2011 after a mega earthquake caused a massive tsunami ... ( read original story ...)
BREAKING NEWS: Japan is rattled by powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake
Japan has been rattle by a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake today - just months after devastating tremors left 50 dead. The quake struck at a shallow depth of 6.2 miles about 11 miles outside the town of Daigo, northeast of the capital Tokyo. There were ... ( read original story ...)
Real-time translators being used in Tokyo taxis
KDDI intends to put the system into practical use by 2020, when the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics are scheduled to take place. The tests, which began December 20 and are scheduled through March 2017, are being conducted in Tokyo using two taxis. ( read original story ...)
Toshiba flags ‘billions of dollars’ loss on U.S. nuclear acquisition
Masahiko Ishino, an analyst at Tokai Tokyo Research Center, said the focus may soon shift ... “It is possible that its NAND flash memory business would attract various buyout offers as there are few players in the market,” he said. ( read original story ...)
Cultivating cool: Branding lessons for Canada from Japan
York University’s Schulich School of Business The Economist magazine recently singled Canada out as an example to the world. The magazine focused on our liberalism and tolerance, but can we be “cool” too? Japan has done it with its Cool Japan Fund. ( read original story ...)
Berkshire Hathaway to bet on earthquake insurance in Japan
TOKYO -- An insurance company under Berkshire Hathaway of the U.S. is considering making a foray into Japan, betting on the potential of the country's earthquake insurance market. Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance plans to operate as a reinsurer ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan is hell-bent on saving the Trans-Pacific Partnership
When Japan recently rushed to become the first country to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership, it did so in part to pressure fence-sitters such as Canada to fall in line. “Even though the prospects of the deal coming into effect have become unclear ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.4 quake has struck near Namie in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.4 (ml/mb) was detected on Wednesday, 57 kilometers (35 miles) from Namie in Japan. The 4.4-magnitude earthquake has occurred at 23:46:58 / 11:46 pm (local time epicenter). The earthquake was roughly at a depth of 35.9 km ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's huge sex problem just hit a 117-year low
Ever since 1899 when Japan began collecting data on how many babies are born each year, the total has never fallen below 1 million. Until 2016. With a week left in the year, officials predict only 981,000 babies will have been born — a dip of 25,000 from ... ( read original story ...)
Behind the Scenes: Michael Burbage Keeps the Osaka Restaurant Family Well-Oiled
Now with three full-fledged restaurants and Silva's Fish Market (inside Denver Central Market), Burbage handles the day-to-day business at all the locations, and Osaka says his right-hand man continues to be instrumental in planning and launching new ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.8 quake has struck near Namie in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.8 (ml/mb) was detected on Wednesday, 42 kilometers (26 miles) from Namie in Japan. Event ids that are associated to the earthquake: us10007bsa. Id of event: us10007bsa. Exact location of event, depth 12.31 km, 141.4653 ... ( read original story ...)